Book Review- Share Jesus Without Fear
Book Review:
Share Jesus Without Fear
Author Information
William Fay began his walk and personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1981. Before this, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-million-dollar corporation linked to the Mafia, which was involved in racketeering, bookmaking and gambling. He also owned one of the largest brothels in the United States. After receiving Jesus, he went to Bible school and graduated from Denver Seminary in 1987. He is now a renowned evangelist who has written many books on contemporary evangelism. He is also a pastor, chaplain and nationally syndicated radio personality, who has shared his faith with over twenty five thousand of people.
Linda Evans Shepherd is the co-author of the book, Share Jesus Without Fear. She is a well-known speaker and member of the National Speakers association. She is also an award-winning author who has authored other books other books on evangelism.
Content Summary
William Fay begins the book, Share Jesus Without Fear by pointing out the underlying reason for evangelism. He argues that evangelism is not about bringing people to Jesus or “winning souls” but it is about obedience (p.3), motivated by faithfulness. Fay challenges believers about their “sin of silence” by pointing out that only five to ten percent of Christians have shared their faith in the past year (p.6). He argues that there are two groups of Christians: those who talk to the lost and lose who only talk about the lost (p.8). He encourages believers to talk to the lost and avoid the “sin of silence” and the lack of urgency concerning evangelism.
The author provides a detailed guide for sharing the Christian faith with the lost in a simple and no-confrontational manner. Using his own experiences, William Fay encourages Christians to use specific questions, called the “Share Jesus Questions (p.30) in sharing their faith, which gauge the spiritual state of the person they are trying to reach. These
Share Jesus Without Fear
Author Information
William Fay began his walk and personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1981. Before this, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-million-dollar corporation linked to the Mafia, which was involved in racketeering, bookmaking and gambling. He also owned one of the largest brothels in the United States. After receiving Jesus, he went to Bible school and graduated from Denver Seminary in 1987. He is now a renowned evangelist who has written many books on contemporary evangelism. He is also a pastor, chaplain and nationally syndicated radio personality, who has shared his faith with over twenty five thousand of people.
Linda Evans Shepherd is the co-author of the book, Share Jesus Without Fear. She is a well-known speaker and member of the National Speakers association. She is also an award-winning author who has authored other books other books on evangelism.
Content Summary
William Fay begins the book, Share Jesus Without Fear by pointing out the underlying reason for evangelism. He argues that evangelism is not about bringing people to Jesus or “winning souls” but it is about obedience (p.3), motivated by faithfulness. Fay challenges believers about their “sin of silence” by pointing out that only five to ten percent of Christians have shared their faith in the past year (p.6). He argues that there are two groups of Christians: those who talk to the lost and lose who only talk about the lost (p.8). He encourages believers to talk to the lost and avoid the “sin of silence” and the lack of urgency concerning evangelism.
The author provides a detailed guide for sharing the Christian faith with the lost in a simple and no-confrontational manner. Using his own experiences, William Fay encourages Christians to use specific questions, called the “Share Jesus Questions (p.30) in sharing their faith, which gauge the spiritual state of the person they are trying to reach. These
Bibliography: Fay, W., & Shepherd, L.E. (1999), Share Jesus Without Fear. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group